Elkanah

Elkanah was a man of great faith. He loved his wife Hannah very much, but she was unable to bear children. Elkanah had another wife, Peninnah, who was able to bear children. Peninnah would often taunt Hannah about her barrenness, which made Hannah very sad. One day, Hannah went to the temple to pray. She prayed that God would give her a child. She was so fervent in her prayer that Eli, the priest, thought she was drunk. Hannah explained that she was not drunk, but that she was praying for a child. Eli blessed her and told her that God would answer her prayer. Hannah returned home and soon became pregnant. She gave birth to a son, whom she named Samuel. Hannah dedicated Samuel to God, and he served as a priest at the temple. Elkanah was a good man who loved his family very much. He was patient with Hannah during her time of difficulty, and he was overjoyed when she finally gave birth to a child. Elkanah was a great example of faith and devotion, and his story is a reminder that God answers the prayers of those who trust in Him.